Data Protection Consultant
On-siteChennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Job Summary
Design and implement customized data protection and privacy programs to safeguard client information and ensure compliance with applicable regulations. Assess clients' existing privacy and data protection practices, identify gaps, and provide practical recommendations for continuous improvement. Support cybersecurity engagements by developing governance frameworks, conducting risk assessments, and creating policies aligned with ISO 27001 and ISO 27701 standards. Advise clients on national and international privacy regulations, including GDPR, CCPA, and DPDPA, while utilizing digital tools to manage privacy incidents and compliance workflows. Develop comprehensive policies, procedures, and implementation roadmaps aligned with industry best practices. Build strong client relationships by collaborating with stakeholders to understand business requirements and deliver effective privacy and cybersecurity solutions. Work from the office on all working days, with the first, second, and third Saturdays off, and the last Saturday of every month as a working day.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Law, Business, or a related discipline.
- 3–5 years of relevant experience in Privacy Consulting or Data Privacy.
- Data Discovery
- Data Mapping
- Privacy Risk Assessments
- Privacy implementation projects
- Good understanding of privacy regulations such as GDPR, DPDPA, and other international privacy laws.
- Experience in project management, including planning, stakeholder management, and delivery coordination.
- Excellent analytical, documentation, communication, and client-facing skills.
- Data Privacy
- DPDPA
- GDPR
Desired Qualifications
- Exposure to privacy governance frameworks and privacy management tools will be an added advantage.
- Relevant certifications such as CIPP/E, CIPP/A, CIPM, CIPT, ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Implementer, or similar are desirable.
- CIPP/E
- CIPT
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